Okay, so I’ve been wanting to make one of these David Yurman beaded bracelets for a while now. You know, the ones with the nice stones and the silver clasps? They look pretty slick, but they’re crazy expensive. So, I figured, why not try to make my own? I’m not a jewelry expert or anything, but I’m pretty handy and I like a good DIY project.
First off, I went online to look for the materials. I needed some beads, obviously, and a clasp. For the beads, I decided to go with black onyx because I like the way it looks. It’s kind of mysterious, you know? I found a website that sold a bunch of different kinds. I just picked a strand that looked good, about 8mm in size. For the clasp, I wanted something silver to match the real David Yurman bracelets. That was a little trickier. It couldn’t just be any old clasp. I eventually found a sterling silver lobster clasp that seemed like it would do the trick.
Next, I needed some string. Just some regular old beading string, nothing fancy. But, important to choose a proper thickness or the beads can not be beaded. I already had some at home from another project, so that was easy. I also grabbed my pliers and some scissors. Once all the materials arrived, I cleared off my work table and got started.
The first step was to lay out the beads in the order I wanted them. I decided to go for a simple, symmetrical pattern. I put the clasp at one end of the string, tied it off, then started stringing the beads. It was a little tedious, but kind of relaxing, too. Just slipping each bead onto the string, one by one. I kept going until the bracelet was the right length for my wrist.
Once I had all the beads on, I tied off the other end of the string to the other side of the clasp. This was probably the hardest part. I had to make sure the knot was really secure so the bracelet wouldn’t fall apart. I might have tied and retied it a few times to get it right. With the knots done, I trimmed off the excess string and that was it!
- Beads: 8mm black onyx.
- Clasp: Sterling silver lobster clasp.
- String: Standard beading string.
- Tools: Pliers, scissors.
My homemade David Yurman bracelet was finished! It actually turned out pretty great, if I do say so myself. It looks really similar to the real thing, and it was way cheaper to make. Plus, I got the satisfaction of making it myself. It’s not perfect, of course. The beads aren’t all exactly the same size, and the knots are probably a little messier than they would be on a real one. But overall, I’m really happy with how it turned out. It felt good to take on a little project like this and have it actually work out. Now I have a cool new bracelet to wear, and I can tell everyone I made it myself. Maybe I’ll even try making some more, experimenting with different beads and patterns. Who knows, maybe I’ll even start selling them.
The experience of DIY
It’s a good experience. And it is not that difficult. So, if you’re thinking about trying to make your own David Yurman bracelet, I say go for it! It’s a fun project, and it’s a great way to get a stylish piece of jewelry without breaking the bank.
